Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes

Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes, located in Watertown, WI, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral directors assist with arrangements for special military services." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,630 for basic burial and $3,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include online memorials, cremation, and memorial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $3,400. That places direct cremation roughly 18% above the Wisconsin median ($2,885). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, approximately 57 miles from Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Wisconsin has approximately 539 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,400. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.

Where is Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes is located at 213 South 5th St. in Watertown, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 261-2113. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes provides funeral services, preplanning, flower arrangements, online memorials, tribute videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral directors assist with arrangements for special military services.

Which faith traditions does Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church), Catholic (St. Bernard Church), Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church), Lutheran (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod - Trinity Lutheran Church) families, among others.

What sets Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes apart

Over 150 years of continuous operation, established in 1873.
Two distinct funeral home locations in Watertown and Waterloo, WI.
Offers a year of free daily grief support emails to families.
Provides the GriefPlan Video Program by Dr. Jason Troyer, a resource with over 65 videos and 50 activity sheets for healing after loss.
Promotes the 'Talk of a Lifetime' program to encourage family conversations about life stories and remembrance.
Creates personalized online memorials with obituaries, photos, and guest interaction features.

Military & veteran services offered

★Online Memorials

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Committal Services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Watertown Funeral Home

· Waterloo Funeral Home

· Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Wisconsin Funeral Directors Assn.
· National Funeral Directors Assn.
· South Central Wisconsin Funeral Directors Assn.

Specializations

· Traditional services
· Cremation services
· Pre-planning arrangements
· Personalized memorials
· Grief support
· Veteran services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church), Catholic (St. Bernard Church), Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church), Lutheran (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod - Trinity Lutheran Church).

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.